The Scarecrow Meets an Enemy The Scarecrow was not a bit afraid of King Krewl.

Indeed, he rather enjoyed the prospect of conquering the evil King and putting Gloria on the throne of Jinxland in his place.

So he advanced boldly to the royal castle and demanded admittance.
Seeing that he was a stranger, the soldiers allowed him to enter.

He made his way straight to the throne room, where at that time his Majesty was settling the disputes among his subjects.
"Who are you ?" demanded the King.
"I'm the Scarecrow of Oz, and I command you to surrender yourself my prisoner." "Why should I do that ?" inquired the King, much astonished at the straw man's audacity.
"Because I've decided you are too cruel a King to rule so beautiful a country.

You must remember that Jinxland is a part of Oz, and therefore you owe allegiance to Ozma of Oz, whose friend and servant I am." Now, when he heard this, King Krewl was much disturbed in mind, for he knew the Scarecrow spoke the truth.